Thursday, February 28, 2013

Giorgio Armani





Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani was born in Italy, 1934. He was known as the most authoritative names in Italian ready-to-wear design. Founded his passion in fashion, Armani left the medical school at the University of Piacenza to follow the fashion business. Armani became a buyer for the La Rinascete chain in Milan. In 1964, Nino Cerruti, ower of Hitman, the Italian men’s clothing producer recognized Armani’s ability in clothing materials. Thus, Nino Cerruti acquired Armani to restructure the company’s approach. After six years worked with Cerruti, Armani developed his menswear tailor skills. In 1960, Armani began a relationship with Sergio Galeotti. In 1973, they opened a design office in Milan. In 1975, Giorgio Armani presented his first collection of men’s ready-to-wear and women’s line for the same season. The keys of Armani’ style are clean, simple, and beyond. His design enhances the personality of the person who wore it. The innovation in selecting fabric is always the distinction of Armani’s collection for men and women.

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